Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I want in this topic show the French emergency coins (my collection). These coins are very simple (in terms of design), but interesting in a historical period, which is considered the "golden age" for the production of private currencies (1914-1927). France has gone through four stages, which produced "surrogate money." These four periods marked grave financial and economic situation of the country associated with revolutions and wars. National currency had a limited circulation, as gold, silver, bronze and other metals is primarily used in coinage, and the military. 1. The French Revolution Beginning of the revolution considered taking of the Bastille July 14, 1789. Its the end of the different historians consider a July 27, 1794 (Thermidorian Reaction) or 9 November 1799 (18 Brumaire coup). As a result of this revolution, there have been major social and political changes. The old order was destroyed. France from a monarchy into a republic. Motto - Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. Were hailed as freedom and equality of citizens. In the course of this revolution were "reliable paper money." Several issuers to issue and metal coins. 2. Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 This military conflict occurred between the Empire of Napoleon III and Prussia, which sought to European hegemony. War provoked Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, and formally began its Napoleon III. As a result, France was defeated, and there was a collapse of the French Empire. As a result, the French regions of Alsace-Lorraine was annexed by Germany. During this period in these areas in 64 cities produced German Notgeld. In many French cities during this period disappeared funds small denominations, and have been introduced tickets and paper money emergency. All these measures have contributed to assist in the preservation and restoration of the country's economy. 3. The First World War 1914-1918 years During the First World War and after the crisis was raging in the country, the economy is suffocating from lack of cash. In contrast to previous emergencies were invented new means of payment - money cardboard and mark-coins. During this period, emergency money can be divided into two broad categories: - "Semi-official". Issuers were chambers of commerce, trade and industry associations, municipalities. This currency was allowed to produce in accordance with the decision of 16 August 1914. This extreme currency was legal and signs should be deposited in the Bank of France. Such money had wide circulation in the municipalities, regions, cities, etc. - "Private issues". Issuers were various commercial organizations, institutions, factories, shops, bakeries, restaurants and cafes, cooperatives, public and charitable foundations, transport and other companies. This currency was issued without the permission of the central government, without the deposit of a bank, which deprived any guarantee solvency of money. Workers receive such currency as part of wages - for payment in canteens and various household and social services, the purchase of essential goods in certain stores and cooperatives ... 4. World War II years 1939-1945 During this period, the introduction of the emergency money was due to the closure of many branches of the Bank of France and the counters of the Treasury in connection with the threat of the promotion of the German army into the territory of France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ahun City The anonymous coal company produced its currency, which was intended to buy bread. In this case, the face value of 5 francs (brass). Obverse - the name of the company, at the bottom - French departement CREUSE. Reverse - 5 francs paid for the bread. Under the hole name of the engraver Adin from Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Ajaccio City City in Corsica. Here until 1940 worked brothel "Villa Natalia". Services paid special tokens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Albi City Pharmacy Dr. Ferre Graver - Thevenon Reverse - legend: Subject to the payment for goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Amiens City Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce - a non-governmental organization representing the interests of commercial, industrial and service companies in the city of Amiens. The Chamber can also manipulate objects of these companies on their behalf. The organization is under the dual supervision - Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, Commerce and Handicrafts. In one form or another the Chamber of Commerce was established in 1600. The first name was "city consuls» («Consuls de Ville»). According to the decision of the French State August 16, 1914, to address the shortage of cash due to the crisis caused by the First World War (1914-1918), a trading company of Amiens began to produce its own currency. This currency was supposed to be accompanied by a guarantee of putting it deposited in the Bank of France and was in circulation throughout the city of Amiens. Tokens were issued in 1920 (graver Bory), 1921 and 1922 (graver Thevenon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Amplepuis City Co-operative Society "Brotherhood" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Angouleme City Cooperative restaurant "Angoumois". Abbreviation R C A (Restaurant Coopératif Angoumois). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Co-operative Society "Poudrerie". Abbreviation S.C.P. (Société Coopérative de la Poudrerie). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Company "Riz Lacroix". Company "Riz Lacroix" was created in 1867 by Leonid Lacroix. The name "Lacroix" was taken in honor of the family Lacroix, who produced high-quality paper. The word "Riz" is associated with the word "rice", ie made "rice paper" (its name is obviously on the original product for its production - rice straw). Sometimes the company name is pronounced "Riz La +". It all started from 1532, when Pierre Lacroix began producing high-quality paper stickers on a delightful champagne "Perigord". This has been documented. In 1660, after many years of continuous and careful experimentation was made special paper for wrapping tobacco. While this "alternative" was more expensive, and people are still using paper that could be found "at hand". In 1736, demand for the products of the family Lacroix was so high that production increased many times. After the revolution in 1789, when France was in constant conflict and contradictions, the soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte used the documents as wrappers for tobacco. Realizing his soldiers, in 1796, Bonaparte gave the family Lacroix license for the production of tissue paper. In 1865 the family Lacroix significantly improves the quality of products, creating a rice roll paper. The success was overwhelming, and in 1867 the family Lacroix creates a company (using the word "rice"), entitled "Reese Lacroix." Head of the company becomes Leonid Lacroix. In 1900, having won its products to France, the company entered the international market. The brand has spread worldwide. In Europe, North America, Asia, attended the roll paper from "La Riz +". By 1906 the company produces 300 varieties of paper, including a novelty at the time - the paper with the smell of menthol and strawberry. In 1928, the company invented the first rolling machine for the production of paper. Currently, the brand owned by the British company Imperial Tobacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Aniche City Anish mines 30 sous, 1820 (copper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Annecy City Savoy counter (Graver - Katz) R/ : ESCOMPTE - DISCOUNT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Annemasse City The state railway company "Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean". Purchase 1 kg of bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Annonay City Industrial and Commercial Union. Coins are made of brass - test (probes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Arcueil-Cachan City Office Supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Bienvenue! Thanks for posting these tokens, and for the information surrounding them (especially the fascinating data concerning`Rizla') I have a few of the world war I emergency tokens of France. The best reference I know (and use) for these is a paper catalogue by Ciani. Do you have any other suggestions (authors) for studying these pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice posts. Very interesting info and I really like tokens. This is a super collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ian, thank you for your interest in the topic. There is a catalogs R. Elie - Monnaies de Necessite (French emergency coins) 2003 and Jetons-Monnaie Militaires (French military emergency coins) 2009. These catalogs exist only on paper. They do not exist in electronic form. Of course, I want to see your tokens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Art1.2, thank you for rating. I plan to continue this theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagerap Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 This post is making me very happy, and I hope that you will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 bagerap, thank you for your feedback. I am inspired and continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Armentieres City Cooperative Peace, founded in 1904.Cooperative issued tokens to buy bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Aubenas City Ardennes company "Electric tram". September 14, 1897, it was decided to establish a tram line, which will connect the two settlements Aubin and Val -les-Bains, but November 25, 1898 was put into operation this line is 6 km long. This line was close in May 1, 1932. To travel by tram Ardennes company "Electric tram" were issued tokens. Engraver - Thevenon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Auch City Here circulated "town coins". AUGUSTA AUSCORUM - Roman name of the city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token_France Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Audincourt City Spinning and weaving Japy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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